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Islamic Republic of Iran will be aiming to create more history when they compete against Asia’s elite at the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™.

Volunteer registrations are officially open today for the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™, with just 200 days to go until the biggest celebration of women’s football in our region kicks off on home soil.

The countdown to the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ reached another milestone today, as the tournament celebrates 50 years since the very first AFC Women’s Asian Cup™

Following the Final Draw on 29 July and the success of the Follow Australia Pack, we’re thrilled to announce that Follow Your Team ticket packs are now on sale for all 11 remaining nations competing at the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™.

Australia will open the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ in front of a packed Perth Stadium on 1 March, taking on the Philippines in a blockbuster tournament opener.

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) and the Local Organising Committee (LOC) of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ today unveiled the official brand identity of the competition in Sydney, Australia.

The AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ is proud to announce a powerful collaboration with First Nations artists Shauna Hill and Grace Amidy, whose work will feature in the tournament’s brand.

Final line-up of teams confirmed for AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ The line-up is now complete and anticipation is building as the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ welcomes its final cast of competing nations, with the Islamic Republic of Iran claiming the 12th and final spot in dramatic fashion.

IR Iran defeated Jordan 2-1 in Group A of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ Qualifiers on Saturday to confirm their ticket to the Finals.Second half goals from Sara Didar and Negin Zandi meant Iran topped the group on the head-to-head ratio with both teams finishing on nine points.